Santo Domingo (Kewa) Spiny Oyster Shell with Multi-Stone Inlay and Silver Lidded Box c. 1940-50s, 3.25" x 4.5" x 4.125" (J14924-043) other-contemporary-sculptures The colors may be dulled

The colors may be dulled and the surface may be rough

This pottery is in excellent condition

with minor weft wear to the textile

Artist pictorial hallmark on verso

Acquired directly from the artist

Santo Domingo (Kewa) Spiny Oyster Shell with Multi-Stone Inlay and Silver Lidded Box c. 1940-50s, 3.25" x 4.5" x 4.125" (J14924-043) other-contemporary-sculptures The colors may be dulled317g, 3. 25" x 4. 5" x 4. 125". Stones include spiny oyster, mother of pearl, turquoise and jet. Acquired from the grandson of Oscar and Ethel Branson, the original collectors. The Bransons owned the Treasure House in Old Town, Albuquerque and in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They also authored several Native American and Southwest art books.